MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,895 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Slight pull to nearside when braking at low speed.
Underside of vehicle very dirty some areas becoming difficult to inspect.
Brake pedal action slightly stiff.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Play in steering system becoming excessive.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?
Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XAF 431 is a 1956 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1956 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 53,085 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAF 431, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 70 years old, this Land Rover SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XAF 431 registered?
XAF 431 is a 1956 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 27 September 1956.
Is XAF 431 safe to buy?
The MOT history for XAF 431 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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